Locum Child Protection Team Manager

Thornaby, County Durham

Location
Thornaby, County Durham
Employment Type
Locum
Band
Qualified & Experienced
Work Pattern (FT/PT)
Full time
Required Certifications
SWE
Date posted
12 days ago
  • Provide leadership and operational management to a team of social workers and practitioners, ensuring high-quality, child-centred practice that meets statutory responsibilities and local priorities.

  • Oversee the delivery of assessments, care planning, and interventions, ensuring work is timely, evidence-based, and focused on improving outcomes for children and families across CIN, CP, and LAC pathways.

  • Monitor team performance and compliance, using quality assurance tools to track progress, address practice issues, and ensure adherence to Stockton-on-Tees Borough Council policies and national legislation.

  • Offer regular reflective supervision, guidance, and support to team members, promoting a learning culture, professional development, and emotional resilience within the team.

  • Work in partnership with multi-agency professionals to ensure coordinated safeguarding responses, effective early help, and smooth transitions for children and young people.

  • Contribute to service development and strategic planning, supporting continuous improvement, innovation, and positive inspection outcomes for Children’s Services.

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